Investment Banking & Financial Analytics

The Secret Investment Banking Career Path That 90% of Students Still Don’t Know Exists

The Secret Investment Banking Career Path That 90% of Students Still Don’t Know Exists

Most students, when asked how people break into investment banking, will usually respond with: “Go to a top school, get a summer analyst role, get converted, and bam, your in.” For years, I believed that story. It felt like if you did not go to…

From Policy to Pitch Deck: What the 16th Finance Commission Means for Investment Bankers

From Policy to Pitch Deck: What the 16th Finance Commission Means for Investment Bankers

On 17 November 2025 the Sixteenth Finance Commission formally submitted its report for the award period 2026-27 to 2030-31 to the President of India, a five-year roadmap that will re-shape how the Centre and states share tax revenues and targeted grants. This isn’t a dry…

Climate Finance in 2025: The Turning Point No One Can Ignore

Climate Finance in 2025: The Turning Point No One Can Ignore

Climate finance has been a buzzword for more than a decade, but 2025 feels different. What once sounded like a policy conversation tucked away in UN meeting rooms has now become a central theme in mainstream finance. Investors, governments, lenders, insurers, and even startups are…

Markets shrug off political risk, deal-flow picks up, what this week (9–15 Nov 2025) means for aspiring bankers

Markets shrug off political risk, deal-flow picks up, what this week (9–15 Nov 2025) means for aspiring bankers

Global finance faced an unexpected silver lining: the prolonged risk of a U.S. government shutdown finally subsided, large banks unveiled more substantial deals, and macro watchers were beginning to raise red flags about liquidity and valuations. Anyone preparing for a career in investment banking should…

Why Investment Banking Careers Are the Next Big Thing for Indian Graduates

Why Investment Banking Careers Are the Next Big Thing for Indian Graduates

The fascination with investment banking as one of the most prestigious, remunerative, and opportunity-laden career options continues to dominate other options as India’s economy grows at one of the fastest rates globally, and financial institutions are a major part of this transition, whether it is…

Career in Finance 2025: Top Emerging Roles & How to Prepare with the Right Courses

Career in Finance 2025: Top Emerging Roles & How to Prepare with the Right Courses

The world of finance is evolving faster than ever before. Traditional roles like accounting or equity research are now sharing space with cutting-edge positions driven by technology, sustainability, and data. Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and financial analytics are no longer optional skills, they’re becoming…

The Changing Face of Investment Banking: How Women Are Redefining Leadership in IB

The Changing Face of Investment Banking: How Women Are Redefining Leadership in IB

For many years, the conventional wisdom around investment banking was that it was an industry that revolved around clean-cut collars, late-night deal rooms, and male leaders. That cautionary tale is beginning to fade. A new generation of women are not merely attending boardroom discussions, they…

Top Global Finance Trends of November 2025 (Week 45, Nov 2 – Nov 8, 2025)

Top Global Finance Trends of November 2025 (Week 45, Nov 2 – Nov 8, 2025)

The environment in global finance is undergoing a significant change. From India’s sweeping reforms of the banking industry to global equity market corrections, and the use of emerging fintech innovations, any trend is affecting the movement and creation of capital. In India, a key element…

Pay-per-appointment (PPA) – A powerful sales model in B2B

Pay-per-appointment (PPA) – A powerful sales model in B2B

Pay-per-appointment (PPA) is a powerful lead generation and sales model in B2B marketing where businesses only pay for scheduled meetings with qualified prospects. This approach contrasts with traditional lead generation models that charge per lead or by service fee, making it a performance-driven, risk-reducing tactic…

Top 5 Investment Banking Courses in Jaipur to Kickstart Your Finance Career

Top 5 Investment Banking Courses in Jaipur to Kickstart Your Finance Career

Investment banking has consistently been regarded as one of the most coveted and financially rewarding professional pursuits in finance. Considering the development of India’s capital markets and the unprecedented volume of deal activity we observed recently, the demand for capable investment bankers has never been…

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